Indicate Which Acid-Base Imbalance Is Most Likely to Occur as a Result

question 15

Multiple Choice

Indicate which acid-base imbalance is most likely to occur as a result of the condition described.
-untreated diabetes mellitus

• A)respiratory acidosis
• B)respiratory alkalosis
• C)metabolic acidosis
• D)metabolic alkalosis

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Definitions:

C-O Bond

A covalent bond between a carbon atom and an oxygen atom, integral to many organic compounds and carbonates.

C-F Bond

The carbon-fluorine bond (C-F bond) is one of the strongest in organic chemistry, imparting chemical stability and resistance to various compounds.

Electronegativity Difference

The measure of the difference in electronegativity between two bonded atoms, influencing the bond type (ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent).

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds that contain carbon and are found in living organisms, often forming the basis of chemistry related to life.